Brad May to make preseason debut Friday; lineup for Red Wings' game vs. Maple Leafs

DETROIT -- Veteran forward Brad May, who joined the team on a tryout Wednesday, practiced with the regular squad Thursday and will play in Friday's preseason game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Joe Louis Arena (7:30, Fox Sports Net Plus).

The club brought in May (6-1, 213) because of his size and toughness.

General manager Ken Holland said he would decide after the weekend what the next step would be. But he said May would not to Sweden with the team for the start of the regular season because the club has no available salary-cap space.

May could end up signing a two-way deal and play for Grand Rapids at the start of the season, being recalled on occasion, much like Aaron Downey last season.

May played in 38 games for the Leafs last season, after starting the season Anaheim. He had one goal, six assists and 89 penalty minutes in 58 games with the Ducks and Leafs.